High School: • Won the 2011 Illinois Class 1A cross country state championship and the 2012 Illinois track state championship in the 3200m ... both the cross country and track teams placed third as a team • Placed fifth at the Illinois cross country state championships as a junior and 19th as a sophomore • Took second place in the 1600m at the 2012 Illinois track state championships and was part of the 4x800m relay team that captured the state title • Captained both the cross country and track teams as a senior • Named the News-Gazette's Cross Country and Track Athlete of the year as a senior

Personal: • Son of Christopher and Nancy • Also an avid musician that plays the guitar